VIVA Cruises has launched a limited-time promotion for group bookings across its entire 2026 and 2027 river cruise programme, offering complimentary shore excursion packages for new reservations confirmed by October 31st, 2026.
The offer applies to groups of at least 10 guests. Bookings on itineraries of up to 6 nights will include two complimentary shore excursions per guest, while cruises of 7 nights or longer will feature 4 included excursions.
The promotion covers all sailings in the company's 2026 and 2027 portfolio, including voyages aboard VIVA BEYOND, the newest addition to the fleet and the first vessel in the VIVA Boutique collection.
Among the featured itineraries is the 4-night Symphony of Culture voyage departing Vienna on November 18th, 2026, aboard VIVA ENJOY, with calls at Dürnstein and Linz. The itinerary includes opportunities to explore Dürnstein's historic centre and abbey. Another option is the 6-night Normandy's Winter Wonderland sailing from Paris on December 21st, 2026, aboard VIVA BEYOND, visiting Poissy, Vernon, Rouen and Les Andelys, with guided excursions including a walking tour of Vernon. For longer cruises, the 7-night From Berlin to Stralsund: Waterways Through Lakes and Sea itinerary aboard VIVA RUBY will operate on multiple departures in 2027, calling at destinations in Germany and Poland, including the UNESCO World Heritage city of Stralsund.
VIVA Cruises stated that the initiative is intended to provide added value for group travellers by combining inclusive excursions with a broad selection of itineraries, ranging from short cultural breaks to extended European river voyages. The company noted that the offer also highlights sailings aboard its newest vessels while making group travel more attractive and flexible.
The line's all-inclusive product includes meals, flexible dining across multiple restaurants, a selection of premium beverages, complimentary High Tea once per voyage, a replenished minibar and Nespresso coffee machine in each cabin, a welcome bottle of prosecco, luxury toiletries, Wi-Fi and gratuities. Additional benefits for groups include free places and risk-free allocations, subject to availability and applicable terms.